Our SHARC 2026 T32 Scholars!
We’re proud to welcome this talented cohort and look forward to all they’ll learn, discover, and contribute throughout their training journey!…
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Congratulations to Our SHARC Graduates!
We are proud to celebrate our SHARC graduates who participated in the University of Florida’s Summer 2026 Doctoral Ceremony. This milestone reflects years of dedication, perseverance, and academic achievement. Please join us in congratulating: Janet Northcote – Ceremony timestamp: approximately 2:19 Jason DeFelice – Ceremony timestamp: approximately 2:35 Kayla McNeely…
Florida HIV CPR Conference October 27–28
Save the Date! Join us at the Florida HIV CPR Conference on October 27–28, 2026, in Tampa, Florida for two days of collaboration, learning, and innovation in HIV care, prevention, and research.This year’s theme, “Reimagining the Future of HIV – Integrating Science, Policy, and Community,” brings together providers,…
NIH Fogarty International Center in Global Health Matters Feature
We are excited to share that Dr. Preeti Manavalan’s HIV research has been featured by the NIH Fogarty International Center in Global Health Matters.The feature highlights Dr. Manavalan’s work as a Fogarty Global Health Fellow and showcases both her international and domestic research efforts, including projects focused on…
New Staff – Elie Haddad
Elie Haddad is a rising second-year medical student at the University of Florida College of Medicine and is participating in the NIH T35 Summer Research Program under the mentorship of Dr. Preeti Manavalan. His research project focuses on the qualitative analysis of how psychosocial factors, including stigma and social isolation,…
Dr. Natalie Chichetto Receives Her First NIH R01 Grant
Congratulations to Dr. Natalie Chichetto on receiving her first NIH R01 grant—a major milestone!Funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Dr. Chichetto’s project, “Identifying Actionable Multilevel Intervention Strategies to Improve Cardiovascular Health Among People with HIV,” will investigate innovative, multilevel approaches to reducing cardiovascular disease risk among…
Nanyangwe Siuluta’s Successful Dissertation Defense
Congratulations to SHARC PhD student Nanyangwe Siuluta on successfully defending her dissertation!Her dissertation, “Associations Between a History of Sexual Abuse and Cervical Cancer Prevention Utilization Among Women with HIV in the Southeastern United States,” addresses critical issues at the intersection of HIV, trauma, and cancer prevention. This important work…
New Member Staff – Lauren Gandy
Lauren Gandy recently joined the Southern HIV and Alcohol Research Consortium (SHARC) as an Administrative Staff member and Research Assistant. In her role, she supports SHARC’s administrative and research activities while managing communications and outreach efforts. Lauren oversees SHARC Bites, coordinates social media content, and assists with website management to…
